Here’s a Flourless Lemon Zucchini Cake recipe that’s moist, flavorful, and naturally gluten-free. It uses almond flour and plenty of lemon zest for a bright, fresh taste — and zucchini keeps it extra tender without adding flavor.
🍋 Flourless Lemon Zucchini Cake (Gluten-Free)
✅ Ingredients:
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2 cups almond flour
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1 tsp baking soda
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1/4 tsp salt
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1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
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2 large eggs
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1/4 cup melted coconut oil (or butter)
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1 tbsp lemon zest (from 1–2 lemons)
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2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 cup finely grated zucchini (squeeze out excess moisture)
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Optional: 1/4 tsp cinnamon (for warmth)
🧁 Optional Lemon Glaze:
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1/2 cup powdered sugar (or powdered erythritol for low-carb)
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1–2 tbsp lemon juice
🔧 Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8×8-inch pan or loaf pan with parchment.
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In a large bowl, whisk together:
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Eggs
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Honey or maple syrup
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Coconut oil
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Lemon zest and juice
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Vanilla extract
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Stir in the almond flour, baking soda, salt (and optional cinnamon). Mix until just combined.
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Fold in the grated and squeezed zucchini. Batter will be thick.
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Pour into prepared pan and smooth the top.
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Bake for 30–35 minutes (square pan) or 40–45 minutes (loaf pan), until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Cool completely before glazing (if using).
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To make glaze: Mix powdered sugar with lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cake.